Thornliebank, East Renfrewshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thornliebank, East Renfrewshire.
East Renfrewshire · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Thornliebank are administered by East Renfrewshire Council. View the full East Renfrewshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Thornliebank
Thornliebank is a suburban area situated in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, approximately six miles south of Glasgow city centre. Nestled within the Greater Glasgow conurbation, it lies along the Auldhouse Burn and is bordered by Giffnock to the east and Rouken Glen Park to the south. Its proximity to Glasgow makes Thornliebank a relevant location for planning applications, reflecting both urban and suburban development dynamics.
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Renfrewshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Renfrewshire
- LSOA: Lower Whitecraigs and Giffnock South - 05
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thornliebank.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thornliebank.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Thornliebank based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Thornliebank.
- - 11 Orchard Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7NY
Erection of one and a half storey side extension; erection of upper storey extension at side with associated external alterations at ground floor level; enlargement of dormer window at rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 15 Moorburn Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7AN
Erection of single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 17 Rockmount Avenue Thornliebank East Renfrewshire G46 7BU
Erection of single storey rear and side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 26 Belmont Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7PA
Installation of dormer windows at side and rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 11 Moorburn Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7AN
Erection of outbuilding at rear in place of existing garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 59 Rockmount Avenue Thornliebank East Renfrewshire G46 7DJ
Erection of two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 28 Woodside Avenue Thornliebank East Renfrewshire G46 7HR
Erection of front porch; erection of two storey side extension; erection of single storey rear extension; installation of dormer window at rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 38 Torburn Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7RB
Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear extension (in retrospect)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 38 Robslee Road Thornliebank East Renfrewshire G46 7BZ
Erection of single storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 7 Robslee Road Thornliebank East Renfrewshire G46 7AW
Erection of single storey rear and side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 31 Southlea Avenue Thornliebank East Renfrewshire G46 7BS
Erection of single storey front and side extension with two storey extension at rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 107 Rockmount Avenue Thornliebank East Renfrewshire G46 7DP
Installation of replacement raised decking (in retrospect)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 28 Groveburn Avenue Thornliebank East Renfrewshire G46 7DA
Erection of front porch, two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 68 Orchard Drive Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7AJ
Erection of single storey side extension with conversion of existing garage to habitable room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 1A Crosslees Drive Thornliebank East Renfrewshire G46 7DY
Erection of two single storey extensions to creche; erection of access ramp
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 26 Glenville Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7AH
Conversion of existing detached garage to form residential annexe
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - 21 Heathwood Drive Thornliebank East Renfrewshire G46 7BT
Erection of replacement rear porch and formation of raised rear timber decking (amendment to planning permission 2024/0088/TP)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - 46 Orchard Park Avenue Giffnock East Renfrewshire G46 7BG
Installation of modular galvanised steel disabled access ramp to front of dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: East Renfrewshire | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Thornliebank in East Renfrewshire
Thornliebank is a suburban area situated in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, approximately six miles south of Glasgow city centre. Nestled within the Greater Glasgow conurbation, it lies along the Auldhouse Burn and is bordered by Giffnock to the east and Rouken Glen Park to the south. Its proximity to Glasgow makes Thornliebank a relevant location for planning applications, reflecting both urban and suburban development dynamics.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Thornliebank a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thornliebank planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Thornliebank
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Thornliebank. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Thornliebank.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Thornliebank slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Thornliebank were full planning applications (45), tree works (5), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 51 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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